The abc stock was purchased for 1800 and sold for 3200 in


Question - The following assets in Jack's business were sold in 2010:

Asset Holding Period Gain/(Loss)

Office Equipment 6 years $1,100

Automobile 8 months ($ 800)

ABC Stock (capital asset) 2 years $1,400

The office equipment had a zero adjusted basis and was purchased for $8,000. The automobile was purchased for $2,000 and sold for $1,200. The ABC stock was purchased for $1,800 and sold for $3,200. In 2010 (the year of sale), Jack should report what amount of net capital gain and net ordinary income?

a. $1,700 LTCG.

b. $600 LTCG and $300 ordinary gain.

c. $1,400 LTCG and $300 ordinary gain.

d. $2,500 LTCG and $800 ordinary loss.

e. None of the above.

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